Ferrari gives up Hamilton project: Future plans for 2026!

Ferrari gives up Hamilton project: Future plans for 2026!

Silverstone, Vereinigtes Königreich - Ferrari has given up his ambitious project to sign Lewis Hamilton, which aimed to end the dry spell without title. The Italian team has been waiting for the title in the constructor World Championship since 2009, during the last driver world championship title for Ferrari in 2007. The main motivation behind Hamilton's obligation was to make him the sole record title carrier. But the 2025 season started disappointing for the team, which so far has only been able to celebrate a victory in China's sprint by Hamilton. In view of the dominance of McLaren, Max Verstappen and Mercedes, Ferrari is difficult to catch up.

This year it turned out that Charles Leclerc showed better performance than Hamilton and Ferrari is only 14 points behind McLaren in the design classification. The problems that Ferrari plagues in the current season are diverse and range from chassis problems to the driving height of the SF-25, which led to a higher vehicle height. In order to address these challenges, Ferrari invests in updates, which are to be installed in Silverstone until Hamilton's home race.

realignment on the project 678

Insider reports indicate that Ferrari will stop the development of the SF-25 later this month in order to focus more on the “Project 678”. This project, which includes the development of a competitive vehicle for the 2026 season, is influenced by significant changes in control in Formula 1, including 50 % electrification and sustainable fuels. The entire focus of the team is shifting to prepare for the new guidelines, since four out of five manufacturers have difficulty developing new engines.

Hamilton has already signaled that he will urge the team to focus on the car for 2026, while Leclerc emphasized the importance of the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix and called on the discussion about the resource division between 2025 and 2026. Ferrari is ready to accept a disappointing season, but pursues long -term progress that could be crucial for the future competitiveness of the team.

currently Ferrari has only reached three podium places this season, all through Leclerc. In addition, the team stands 197 points behind the dominant McLaren before the next race in Canada. The situation puts the rise opportunities of Hamilton to the test, the last season of which also increases the concern within the company without great success.

The coming weeks will be decisive for Ferrari to learn from the current season and at the same time create a solid basis for the next year. A current update of the back suspension is sought to improve the driving behavior of the SF-25 and avoid further setbacks. No matter how the results of the current season are, the team has the goal of returning to the top soon.

Ferrari knows that competition in Formula 1 becomes more intensive than ever, and the return to earlier heights will require both strategic and technical innovations. The victories of Hamilton in Formula 1, including the highest number of victories from pole position, show its potential, while Ferrari wants to develop a strong and reliable vehicle in the coming time.